Budget

REHDA Welcomes Homebuyer Incentives in Budget 2026, Raises Concern Over Foreign Stamp Duty Hike The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia has welcomed Budget 2026’s continued focus on supporting first-time homebuyers and strengthening financing access for the middle-income group, calling it a “positive and people-centric continuation” of the Madani government’s housing...

Budget 2026: The Property Playbook Investors and Homebuyers Need Right Now Malaysia’s Budget 2026 clocks in at RM419.2 billion—slightly leaner than last year—but still firmly geared toward stability, digitalisation, and infrastructure that underpins long-term growth. For the real estate market, the message is clear: help first-time buyers, repurpose underused assets, accelerate city upgrades, and...

Budget 2026: Big Boosts for Malaysia Property Investment Budget 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most property-friendly financial plans in recent years — designed to ease the burden on households, encourage sustainable living, and stimulate homeownership across Malaysia. From tax incentives for first-time buyers to major public transport expansions, these measures not only support daily living but...

Budget 2026: Mixed Reactions from Property Experts as Malaysia Targets Balanced Growth The tabling of Budget 2026 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has drawn measured but mixed responses from Malaysia’s property experts, with most agreeing that the budget takes a balanced, growth-supportive approach rather than a direct stimulus for the property market. While industry players welcomed targeted...

Budget 2026: Will Malaysia’s Property Market Finally Reset? As Budget 2026 heads to Parliament on October 10, expectations are running high across the property industry. This year’s budget isn’t just about fiscal policy — it could represent a defining moment for Malaysia’s housing sector, one that determines whether the market experiences a long-awaited reset or slides further into...

Kuala Lumpur Strengthens Global Financial Hub Ambitions with TRX at the Core Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has announced that insights from international industry players will help shape Budget 2026, with a focus on strengthening Kuala Lumpur’s competitiveness as an international financial centre and global business hub. The move signals Malaysia’s intent to elevate Kuala Lumpur’s profile...

Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, disclosed that the country's actual development expenditure (devex) has been consistently shrinking each year, despite incremental increases in budget allocations. Anwar made this revelation following a National Economic Action Council meeting, emphasizing that this decline in actual devex could pose a significant long-term impact on Malaysia's economic...

NCT Alliance Bhd has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring the completion and delivery of homes to homeowners, aligning with the Malaysian government's initiatives to address the challenges posed by abandoned property projects in the nation. The commitment comes in the wake of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of a special financing guarantee of RM1 billion in Budget 2024 to tackle...

Budget 2024 brings exciting prospects for Johor's investment landscape, especially with plans to liberalize visas, including those for investors' employment passes in certain sectors. The relaxation of conditions under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program is set to bolster Johor's appeal to investors, not only from Singapore but also from various countries worldwide. Boosting Johor's Housing Sector:...

Malaysia's Budget 2024 has set its sights on optimizing subsidies, a move that is poised to have significant implications for the country's real estate sector. According to JLL's Malaysian 2024: Real Estate Key Highlights report, this budget aims to redirect resources towards development expenditure, ultimately supporting the nation's journey to becoming a developed nation. Key Highlights:...